Ocah Custom made baby carriers

April 2010

April 26, 2010

WOW ! when the Mama that ordered this conversion asked me if I could sew a Celtic knot design for her applique I told her "yes of course !" she duly sent me the picture and I figured it looked straight forward enough. It wasnt until I sat down to draw out the design for the applique that I realised that in order for it to be a true Celtic knot I would need to ensure that the lines would only cross where they should according to the picture that I had been sent. I spent lots of time puzzling over how I should cut and sew this design but it really was great fun and I am really pleased with the end result.

This is a Clipee Conversion with Duo straps, and leg padding. The wrap used is a Hoippediz Capetown.

The Mama that ordered this Ocah conversion put a lot of thought into every detail of this carrier. The wrap is a Dyed Lana which is soft and super sturdy. It has a Pixie style hood which has a beautiful turquoise marble effect cotton fabric on the inside. The Same fabric is used for the Pisces applique on the outside of the hood. On the reverse of the carrier, continuing with the Pisces theme there are two fantastic fish designs using a striking Red fabric which compliments the colour of the wrap beautifully.

This Ocah Conversion has a Clipee waist, Duo straps, Adjustable sleep hood, leg padding and a Pixie style hood. It is a toddler sized conversion with the body of the carrier being made using 3 layers of wrap fabric.

April 19, 2010

I am a huge fan of the Girasol Tulipaani wrap and so it was a real treat to get to work with one for this Ocah conversion. I cant believe that it is the first Tulipaani that I have been sent to convert, Tulipaani is such a beatuifully colourful wrap, a definate happy wrap that is sure to lift any flagging sprits.

So this Tulipaani has been made into a Clipee conversion with Duo straps, Adjustable sleep hood, Arms out Padding, Leg padding, and addtional stitching on the padded waist.

As soon as I was asked whether this fabric would be suitable for a hybrid I got all excited ! I love this fabric it is just so vibrants and colourful. The Fabric in question is Echino by Etsuko Furuya Fall 2009 Flower Bed
Purple. The Wrap that was chosen to go with it is a Hoppediz Capetown which had the beige rails removed in order that it was simply black.

The Conversion is a midsized Clippee conversion with Duo straps, Adjustable Sleephood, Arms out padding, Leg padding and addtional top stitching on the waist band. This conversion has plain black Capetwon wrap fabric on the reverse.

Ocah Conversions with Wrap straps have once again become quite a popular choice with Mamas and that suits me just fine. I love wrap straps and whilst they can be a little challenging if you are carrying a bigger or heavier kiddo they do work epsecially well with small babies and toddlers.

It turned out that I began sewing this carrier just has the Mama began the hard work of bringing her new Baby into this world, isnt that just the best kind of conincidence to have. Welcome little man and congratulations to your Mama and Papa and big brother too.

We were sent this lovely DIdymos Iris wrap for this Ocah conversion which has a Clipee waist with seat darts, wrap straps, Adjustable sleep hood, Arms out padding and Leg padding.